Making a Difference: Steet Ponte's First Annual School Supplies Drive

Steet Ponte Ford is excited to once again sponsor one of the Mohawk Valley's most anticipated summer events—the New Hartford Fire Department Fire Truck Spectacular! Join us on Wednesday, July 16, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Sangertown Square Mall parking lot for an evening of family fun, community spirit, and an incredible display of fire apparatus from across Central New York. Best of all, this event is completely FREE and open to everyone! The Fire Truck Spectacular brings together fire departments from throughout the region, showcasing an impressive lineup of fire trucks, rescue vehicles, and specialized emergency response equipment. It's a unique opportunity for families, children, and community members to get an up-close look at the vehicles and tools firefighters use to keep our communities safe. Steet Ponte Ford will also be on-site with a selection of vehicles on display, and we're looking forward to meeting members of our community throughout the evening. In addition to the amazing fire trucks, attendees can enjoy: Live entertainment Food trucks Firefighter demonstrations Family-friendly activities Opportunities to meet local firefighters and first responders One of the biggest crowd favorites each year is the Turnout Gear Contest, where firefighters compete to see who can suit up in their turnout gear the fastest. It's an exciting demonstration of the speed, skill, and preparation required when responding to emergencies. Events like the Fire Truck Spectacular highlight the dedication of our local volunteer and career firefighters while bringing the community together for a fun and educational evening. We are proud to support the New Hartford Fire Department and help make this wonderful event possible. Event Details New Hartford Fire Department Fire Truck Spectacular 📅 Wednesday, July 16 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Sangertown Square Mall Parking Lot Bring the whole family, check out fire trucks from across Central New York, enjoy great food and entertainment, and stop by the Steet Ponte Ford display while you're there! We hope to see you on July 16th for another fantastic Fire Truck Spectacular!

There's nothing quite like a beautiful summer day filled with incredible automobiles, great music, delicious food, and community fun—and that's exactly what attendees enjoyed at the Munson Museum's Annual Antique & Classic Car Show. Steet Ponte Auto Group was proud to once again sponsor this beloved annual tradition, which continues to bring together car enthusiasts, families, and visitors from across the Mohawk Valley for a day of automotive history and community celebration. As part of our sponsorship, we were excited to display a Ford Mustang, giving attendees the opportunity to admire one of today's iconic performance vehicles alongside some of the most memorable classics ever built. Year after year, we look forward to being part of this event and sharing our passion for automobiles with fellow enthusiasts. One of the highlights of the show is the incredible variety of vehicles on display. From the timeless charm of a Volkswagen Westfalia camper and the historic Ford Model T to the impressive lineup of beautifully restored Chevrolet Corvettes, every row offered something unique to discover. Whether your favorite vehicles are vintage cruisers, muscle cars, antique classics, or rare collector's models, there was no shortage of amazing craftsmanship and automotive history to appreciate. Beyond the vehicles, the event offered something for everyone. Families enjoyed live music throughout the day, a variety of local food trucks, and engaging children's activities hosted by the Munson Museum, making it a true community celebration for all ages. The weather couldn't have been better, creating the perfect backdrop for visitors to stroll through the displays, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and enjoy everything the event had to offer. It was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate a shared love of automobiles while supporting one of the region's premier cultural institutions. The Antique & Classic Car Show also serves as the exciting kickoff to the Munson Museum's week-long Sidewalk Art Show, making it one of the signature summer events in our community. We are honored to play a small part in helping this tradition continue year after year. At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe that supporting local events like this helps strengthen the communities we proudly serve. Thank you to the Munson Museum for organizing another outstanding event, to everyone who brought their beautiful vehicles to display, and to the thousands of visitors who came out to enjoy the day. We already can't wait for next year's show! About Steet Ponte Auto Group Steet Ponte Auto Group proudly serves Central New York with eight dealership locations representing Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen, and United Auto Sales. We are committed to giving back to the communities that have supported us for generations through local sponsorships, community events, and charitable partnerships. We look forward to continuing to support events that bring our community together for years to come.

Steet Ponte Ford is excited to announce that we will once again be serving as the Official Pace Trucks for the 2026 Boilermaker Road Race! This marks the third year in a row that we’ve had the honor of helping kick off one of the most iconic events in our community, and we couldn’t be more proud to be part of such an incredible tradition. Every year, the Boilermaker Road Race brings thousands of runners, spectators, and visitors from all over the world to the Greater Utica area. Beyond being an internationally recognized race, the Boilermaker plays a huge role in supporting our local economy, showcasing our community, and bringing people together for a weekend full of excitement and pride. At Steet Ponte Ford, community involvement has always been important to us, which is why we are so honored to once again help lead runners to the starting line with our official Pace Trucks. Be sure to keep an eye out around town for the specially wrapped trucks, which will also be driven by Boilermaker representatives leading up to race weekend! We’re looking forward to another amazing year supporting the Boilermaker Road Race and celebrating everything that makes our community so special. We’ll see you at the starting line!